Sixth Annual FOCUS ON PHARMACOLOGY An Evidence-Based Practice Conference for Advanced Practice Clinicians SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2015 Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel 4650 Lindle Road Harrisburg, PA 17111 A continuing education service of Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Nursing Education and Professional Development, Advanced Practice Clinician Council, and Penn State College of Medicine
OVERVIEW The purpose of this conference is to provide pharmacology information in multiple areas, promoting clinical excellence and improving the quality of care to patients. AUDIENCE The primary audience is nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and advanced practice clinicians; however, the program content is relevant to the broader health-care community. CREDIT Penn State College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. AMA Credit Penn State College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Consistent with AMA guidelines, nurse practitioners and physician assistants will receive a certificate verifying their participation in the activity. The certificate will indicate that the program was approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM. Nurse practitioners please note: This program includes 6.0 contact hours of pharmacology education as required for certification renewal by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). All sessions qualify for pharmacology education credit. Nursing contact hours: 6.0 contact hours Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Nursing Education and Professional Development is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by PA State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center s Commission on Accreditation. It is our policy to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of our sponsored educational programs. Faculty and course directors have disclosed relevant financial relationships with commercial companies, and Penn State has a process in place to resolve any conflict of interest. Complete faculty disclosure will be provided to program participants at the beginning of the activity. ACCESS Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of special accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Continuing Education at least one week in advance of your participation or visit.
FACULTY Christine Bruce, MHSA, PA-C* Associate Professor of Medicine General Internal Medicine Director, Physician Assistant Program Lori Cox, MSN, ACNP-BC, ANCPC, FCCM* Critical Care Nurse Practitioner Neuroscience Critical Care Unit Eric Doerfler, PhD, CRNP Instructor in Nursing Penn State Harrisburg David Frankenfield, MS, RD* Manager and Nutrition Support Dietitian Department of Nursing Department of Clinical Nutrition Daryl Gordon, CRNP, MSN, FNP-BC Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner The Spine & Pain Associates St. Luke s Physicians Group James Reisinger Director of Education Byrnes Health Education Center Janet Shields, DNP, CRNP, PPCNP-BC* Instructor in Surgery Nurse Practitioner in Pediatric Surgery Penn State Hershey Children s Hospital David Silber, MD* Associate Professor of Medicine Division of Cardiology Cindi Snyder, MSN, RN* Pediatric Endocrine Nurse Pediatric Endocrinology William Trescher, MD* Professor of Pediatrics and Neurology Chief, Division of Pediatric Neurology Coleen Greecher, MS, RD, LDN* Assistant Professor of Surgery Registered Dietitian Division of Pediatric Surgery Theresa Hollander, PhD, CRNP Mechanical Assist Device Program Abington Memorial Hospital * Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Penn State College of Medicine
AGENDA 7:30AM / Final Registration 8:00AM / Welcome Janet Shields, DNP, CRNP, PPCNP-BC 8:15 AM / Morning Plenary Session Drugs 101: Marijuana and Prescription Drugs What Parents Need to Know James Reisinger Identify today s most used and abused drugs and review current trends Describe the warning signs of drug use 9:15AM / CONCURRENT SESSION 1 1A / Pediatrics Childhood Constipation: A Common Sense Approach Janet Shields, DNP, CRNP, PPCNP-BC Define constipation from the viewpoint of the patient, health-care provider and physiologist Identify the five elements of a bowel management program Discuss the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of the classes of medications used in the treatment 1B / Acute Care Intravenous Fluid Therapy: More Than Just Filling the Tank Lori Cox, MSN, ACNP-BC, ANCPC, FCCM Describe the physiology of fluid and electrolyte maintenance Review the differences between isotonic, hypotonic and hypertonic IV fluids Explore the most appropriate intravenous fluid options based on specific patient needs 1C / Primary Care Heart Failure Management in Primary Care Theresa Hollander, PhD, CRNP Review etiology, pathophysiology of heart failure Explain diagnostic testing and differential diagnosis Describe associated treatment modalities 10:15AM / Break 10:45AM / CONCURRENT SESSION 2 2A / Pediatrics Pharmacologic Interventions for the Patient with a Thyroid Disorder Cindi Snyder, MSN, RN Describe mechanisms of action of thyroid replacement therapy Discuss precautions with methimazole therapy in the hyperthyroid patient Compare treatment modalities for the patient with hypothyroidism 2B / Acute Care Parenteral and Tube Feeding Mechanics David Frankenfield, MS, RD List the indications for starting tube feeding or parenteral nutrition Determine the most likely formulation to use for a given disease state Review how tube and catheter locations might change the nutrition support order Cite some ancillary orders that might accompany the use of tube feeding or parenteral nutrition
2C / Primary Care Pharmacology and the Patient with Acute Respiratory Illness Christine Bruce, MHSA, PA-C Discuss the most common causes of respiratory illness Determine the role for antibiotics and bronchodilators in the management of acute respiratory illness Develop a treatment plan for patients who are presenting with acute respiratory distress 11:45AM / Lunch 12:45 PM / Mid-Day Plenary Session Expanding Your Practice with Homeopathic Medicines Eric Doerfler, PhD, CRNP Describe the basics of homeopathic theory and prescribing Review effective homeopathic case-taking for ordinary, acute medical problems Discuss common remedies and potencies for ordinary, acute medical problems 1:45PM / Break 2:00PM / CONCURRENT SESSION 3 3A / Pediatrics So, You have to Write the Total Parenteral Nutrition Coleen Greecher, MS, RD, LDN Explain the basics of fluid and macronutrient prescriptions Describe the electrolyte needs for different ages and physiologic states Discuss the necessity of vitamins and trace elements 3B / Acute Care Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Treatment David Silber, MD Define pulmonary arterial hypertension Describe three biologic pathways or targets of therapy Identify the proper populations to treat with certain therapies 3C / Primary Care Treating Postherpetic Neuralgia Daryl Gordon, CRNP, MSN, FNP-BC Explore the importance of early intervention in treatment of shingles and postherpetic neuralgia Outline medication treatment plans and strategies of treatment Discuss the importance of vaccination to prevent shingles 3:00PM / Afternoon Plenary Session Cannabis and Epilepsy William Trescher, MD Explore the biology and pharmacology of the endocannabinoid system Review the role of cannabinoids in the treatment of epilepsy Describe potential effects of cannabinoids in the developing brain 4:00PM / Adjournment
FEE Includes: Instruction Lunch Handout Materials Refreshments u u $174 Full Fee $104 NP/PA Students To receive the reduced student rate, call Lori at 717-531-6483. Registrations received after April 24, 2015, will incur a $25 late fee. CANCELLATION POLICY Cancellations received later than: u April 17, 2015 will incur a $25 processing fee No refunds after: u April 21, 2015 substitutes are accepted at any time The University reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course or activity because of insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. Please provide a cell phone number so we can reach you in the event of a last-minute change or cancellation. If a program is canceled or postponed, the University will refund registration fees but cannot be held responsible for any related costs, charges, or expenses, including cancellation/ change charges assessed by airlines or travel agencies. Preregistered participants will be notified if a program is filled or canceled. REGISTRATION Register online using COMPASS, Penn State Hershey s registration and records system. New users are required to set up an account, which will provide access to your CE certificates and conference materials. A tutorial is available on our website. Register Online Today! pennstatehershey.org/ce QUESTIONS? Call 717-531-6483 Email ContinuingEd@hmc.psu.edu Mail Registrar, Penn State Hershey Continuing Education G220, P. O. Box 851, Hershey, PA 17033 This publication is available in alternative media on request. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to programs, facilities, admission, and employment without regard to personal characteristics not related to ability, performance, or qualifications as determined by University policy or by state or federal authorities. It is the policy of the University to maintain an academic and work environment free of discrimination, including harassment. The Pennsylvania State University prohibits discrimination and harassment against any person because of age, ancestry, color, disability or handicap, genetic information, national origin, race, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status and retaliation due to the reporting of discrimination or harassment. Discrimination, harassment, or retaliation against faculty, staff, or students will not be tolerated at The Pennsylvania State University. Direct all inquiries regarding the Nondiscrimination Policy to the Affirmative Action Director, The Pennsylvania State University, 328 Boucke Building, University Park, PA 16802-5901; tel 814-863-0471/TTY. U.Ed. MED B5571-15-Y
Sixth Annual FOCUS ON PHARMACOLOGY An Evidence-Based Practice Conference for Advanced Practice Clinicians SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2015 B5571-15-Y Name (First Name, MI, Last Name) Degree/Credentials Email (Please print legibly) Home Address City State Zip Code Daytime Phone Cell Phone (For last-minute changes/cancellations) Hospital or Organization Specialty/Position Address (HMC/COM employees dept. name/mail code) City State Zip Code Special Needs (Dietary, access, etc.) Choose One Topic in Each Concurrent Session u Concurrent Session 1 q 1A Childhood Constipation q 1B IV Fluid Therapy q 1C Heart Failure Management u Concurrent Session 2 q 2A Thyroid Disorder q 2B Parental/Tube Feeding q 2C Acute Respiratory Illness u Concurrent Session 3 q 3A Pediatric Parental Nutrition q 3B PAH Treatment q 3C Postherpetic Neuralgia FEE q $174 Full Fee q $104 NP/PA Students (To receive the reduced student rate, call Lori at 717-531-6483) Registrations received after April 24, 2015 will incur a $25 late fee. INDICATE METHOD OF PAYMENT q Check enclosed payable to Penn State q Bill sponsoring organization letter of authorization is attached q Fee for HMC/COM employee bill department Cost Center/Budget # Charge my: q VISA q MasterCard Account Number Exp. Date Cardholder s Signature
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